Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

Mental Hospital

How do you know when depression has got so bad that you need to be put in a mental hospital for recovery, what stages do you have to be in.

You see the reason i ask this, Is because i've tried multiple ways of "Curing" Depression, So have my doctors, But i've not got the strength to do this alone, Without constant help. I think it'd be best if i were in a mental hospital just to get on the road to recovery.

If you feel that you would like to try a hospital setting then go for it. Only you can make the decision that that is what you would like to try next. Have you considered a crisis team situation, with people on hand to support you at home?
Perhaps that would help
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I don't exactly have a loving family who understand the situation i'm in. I constantly get told to &quot;Cheer Up&quot; &quot;Pull myself together&quot; etc....
I think hospitals gonna be the only thing which may help me. I've been thinking this for a while. I wouldn't know how to go about it or nothing though

I want to go in for two months if i can. Maybe longer. I really need this sorted but i don't have the motivation or energy to do this myself, I'm constantly ill. Which i'm guessing is due to depression, And i just think these days, If i'm dead it would be better. I just need help to get over this.

Three years i've tried on my own. It hasn't worked. Two years with medication and therapy which hasn't worked. It's hard to explain because i just lied said what they wanted to hear, because i wanted to be alone

I have no experience in mental health hospitalization, but I think there are two kinds, .. voluntary and involuntary. Involuntary comes when you are a danger or threat to yourself or another. It is short term, .. I think 72 hrs max or maybe until an MD certifies you are no longer a danger, and that is about all you get. Voluntary is what, I think you are considering, and is available for those who have a means to pay. That's the big problem, . MANY of us would benefit from voluntary hospitalization but do not have the means to pay. Even in the US health insurance system, they don't pay for very much of it.

Hmm well I tried to deal with depression on my own for 9 years needless to say I got help a couple years ago and I have been doing so much better. Although I have never had to go into the hospital to get things sorted. It takes time though even with meds and therapy. I just recently was given word that I could successfully discontinue therapy. But the meds I was told I should probably continue the rest of my life.

If you sign into the hospital voluntarily then I would think you could stay as long as you need to.

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Have faith in your own feelings, everyone is different and needs different intervention. I too have done it on my own, fighting for 10 years and trying to find the best meds possible. I don't have a supportive family either but I do have my darling dog who sees me through the hard times. Know you are not alone in your battle and understand we are here to love you and help if we can. It is a constant battle within ourselves and we often need help to get through it. Good luck with whatever you decide, use your gut feeling and go with it.

Well.. when i was 13 i was in one for 2 months, reason being because i was a danger to myself and people around me. I would of been put under section if i didn't go in on my own terms (which means i would of had to stay longer than needed).

*TRIGGER*
there isn't a specific thing that says if you do this this and this you need to go in ip treatment. but if you're thinking about suicide, attempting suicide on a weekly basis, harming yourself seriously and can't really function properly then i suggest you do go into ip treatment. (that's why i went in).

if you do go in and they dont think its the right place for you they'll discharge you and give you extra support outside the hospital, maybe in a day hospital, extra counseling, more frequent vists with a psychatrist, and a cpn. (this is what i got after being discharged) they dont just say oh your not meant to be here anymore bye... they give you some extra support so you dont fall back into the same way you were.

but i'd say go for it there's no harm in trying it out, it really isn't that bad just takes a bit of getting used to (:

in australia there are private hospitals that run metal helth program that can run for a few months. public hospitals will only keep you in if youre a danger to yourself or others and then send you home with a community team mental health support. the best thing to do is ask your local doctor or treating psychologist about what places are close to you and how to go bout admitting yourself.

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